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NIL Athletic Scholarship Taxation: New Rules for Student Athletes

This act changes how athletic scholarships are taxed. If a student athlete earns over $20,000 annually from their name, image, or likeness (NIL), their athletic scholarship may become taxable. This impacts the personal finances of student athletes who benefit from new earning opportunities.
Key points
Athletic scholarships may become taxable if a student athlete earns over $20,000 annually from their name, image, or likeness (NIL).
The change applies to scholarships requiring participation in an intercollegiate athletics program.
New rules take effect for tax years beginning after the act's enactment date.
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Additional Information
NIL Scholarship Tax Act
Print number: S 2897
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Process start date: 2021-09-29